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SB 1227: EDUCATION – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding generative artificial intelligence in public education.
Creates new Chapter 70, Title 33, Idaho Code, establishing a statewide generative AI in education framework. Requires State Department of Education to develop framework, standards, assessments, and professional development. Mandates local school districts and charter schools to adopt AI policies aligned with framework, emphasizing privacy, transparency, and human oversight.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho Senate · Introduced January 22, 2026
Sponsors
- EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Committees
- JR for Printing
- the Committee of the Whole
- the JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 17, 2026 — Senate: Read third time as amended in the House – PASSED - 27-6-2AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke(Bjerke), Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Lakey, Lent (amended)
- March 17, 2026 — Senate: Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
- March 18, 2026 — House: Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
- March 18, 2026 — House: Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
- March 18, 2026 — House: delivered to Governor at 4:06 p.m. on 03/18/26
- March 19, 2026 — House: Signed by Governor on 03/19/26
- March 19, 2026 — House: Session Law Chapter 71
- July 1, 2026 — House: Effective: 07/01/2026
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